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25 February 2016 | 4 replies
If so, figure on losing about 20%-30% through collections losses/leaks.
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27 February 2016 | 9 replies
Also, with spring coming, I may lose out on a longer term tenant.Opinions on whether I should take these tenants( assuming regular qualifications are met)?
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26 May 2016 | 6 replies
Doesn't sound like much $$ to lose, but I have heard that they spend the majority of the time "up-selling" you on the next big event or other "stuff."
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26 February 2016 | 5 replies
It's all losing large amounts of money to be popular.
15 November 2017 | 28 replies
They know they'll lose money if they go below that so that is your 'bottom end'.
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2 March 2016 | 31 replies
Also I am checking to see if there is signs in the area of excess crime.
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21 January 2019 | 19 replies
You don't want to guess on a repair cost, and blow your profits or worse, lose money!
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29 February 2016 | 31 replies
Most rentals with higher perceived risk can be offset by requiring an excess security deposit and/or a third-party guarantor for the lease, and/or prepayment of rent.
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3 March 2016 | 15 replies
But once they learn how much work goes into that, many will lose their ambition quickly.